In the given figure, AC = CE and AB||ED. The value of x is .
A
12
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B
15
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C
18
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D
20
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Solution
The correct option is B 15 In Δ ABC and Δ EDC AC = CE .... (Given) ∠BAC=∠DEC.... (Alternate angles) ∠ACB=∠ECD .... (Vertically opposite angles) ∴ΔABC≅ΔEDC .... (ASA congruence criteria) ⇒AB=DE ..... (Sides of congruent triangles) ⇒x+10=2x−5 ⇒x=15units